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lines on the record: 150
first: 2007-01-09
most recent: 2009-10-05
sittings or episodes: 19
sources: un-security-council

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“Civil society plays a crucial role in the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), and I wish to emphasize how greatly we welcome NGO participation in and contributions to our common efforts to work for women's equal participation and full involvement in the maintenance and promotion of peace and security.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The German Government will account for its efforts and will present, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, a detailed report to our Parliament on German contributions to implement resolution 1325 (2000). The report will document a variety of measures contributing to the implementation of the resolution both at the national and the global levels - ranging from efforts to increase representation of women in all decision-making mechanisms for the prevention, management and resolution of conflict to concrete projects aimed at ending violence against women all over the world. Many of these projects have been conducted in cooperation with non-governmental organizations (NGOs).”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women - whether in the context of conflict resolution or in the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals - is an essential part of the United Nations mandate. A coherent and effective implementation of that mandate, including Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), needs a coherent and effective gender architecture. Germany supports the concept paper on the subject prepared by the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Asha- Rose Migiro. Let me re-emphasize that Germany, as a friend of resolution 1325 (2000), is deeply committed to the vision of that landmark resolution and continues to undertake various efforts to realize that vision.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Germany welcomes the initiatives of several countries, including Security Council members, to develop a mechanism to ensure the systematic integration and implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in the work of the Council, including resolutions, reporting requests and field missions. In that context, we welcome the fact that the Peacebuilding Commission, Peacebuilding Support Office and Peacebuilding Fund have integrated a gender perspective into their work. Gender equality was identified as a critical cross-cutting issue for peace consolidation in both of the countries on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission: Burundi and Sierra Leone. Now, a dedicated effort is needed to implement it - in the field as well as in New York.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We want a zero-tolerance policy. In that context, Germany welcomes the initiative entitled Stop Rape Now: United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, which was launched in the beginning of 2007. One month ago, the German Federal Government presented its second action plan to combat violence against women. The action plan not only sets goals and targets to combat violence against women on a national basis, but also addresses the issue in the context of international cooperation within the European Union, the Council of Europe and the United Nations. The action plan contains various references to resolution 1325 (2000).”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Germany commends the Ghanaian presidency for holding this year's Security Council debate on women and peace and security, marking the seventh anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000). Germany associates itself with the statement made by the presidency of the European Union and would like to add the following remarks. Violence against women is one of the most widespread violations of human rights. Germany believes that it is imperative to eradicate violence against women and girls in all its forms. We are deeply concerned about the pervasive and sometimes systematic use of sexual violence against women, particularly rape and other forms of sexual abuse, especially in conflict situations. We must increase our efforts at the national and international levels to find adequate responses to the problem - for the victims and for the perpetrators.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In our national judicial systems, we can take it for granted that a court to decide on all of this is always there. Here it is not, and that is why the international community has to address what are commonly referred to as residual issues as a matter of urgency, just as in the cases of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The European Union trusts that work on these issues is now under way.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“The experience of the people of Sierra Leone shows that there is no rule that one has to be sacrificed in favour of the other. "Completion" is a tempting term but, as we all know, in this context it is somewhat misleading. Even if all actual proceedings are completed and the cases tried, this is not the end of the story. The judgements will have to be enforced and those who have been convicted need to serve their sentences - and in that they have rights and in that they have status. The protection of witnesses may be needed for an extended period after a given trial is over. Long after the completion date new facts may become known which may necessitate certain decisions to be taken. And for all these and other purposes the Court's files have to be kept intact and accessible.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“The international community will react - and, in keeping with the principles of the rule of law, will react through legal means: criminal proceedings that bring perpetrators to justice swiftly and effectively and strictly in accordance with all international standards. This Court proves that that is possible. It is possible because the people want it, and it is necessary because they deserve nothing less. This message will also give a strong boost to the growing international support for the International Criminal Court. It adds proof to our understanding that there is no dichotomy between peace on the one hand and justice on the other. Any society and, in particular, the victims who fall prey to ruthless oppressors have a right to claim both.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“We trust that the work of the Court will help to re-establish the rule of law for society at large well beyond the day on which the last trial is concluded. Beyond the immediate local context, the Special Court has given a strong boost to what former Secretary-General Kofi Annan called the culture of the rule of law, for which the United Nations as a whole should stand. The work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone signals that in today's world serious crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes will no longer go unpunished. Not even the highest officials, including heads of State or Government, can count on impunity for their deeds.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Current efforts to make the proceedings against Charles Taylor far away in The Hague as transparent as possible for the people of Sierra Leone will certainly add to this. It is essential that the people in the region be accurately informed about, and understand, the serious charges brought against him and the way in which the proceedings will be carried forward. Another important feature in terms of ownership is that the Court has made great efforts to draw as many local staff as possible - including legal professionals in all spheres of criminal justice - into the work of the Court. Today, half of its staff are Sierra Leonean nationals. This again has helped to win the trust and confidence of the people in the region. Both factors will in our view contribute to the development of the judicial institutions in Sierra Leone.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Justice King's presentation, however, also contained a number of important messages that in the view of the European Union went far beyond the facts and figures. Let me point out just a few key features of the work of the Special Court which in our view offer important lessons of interest to the Security Council and the wider United Nations membership when we look at other situations. Through its unprecedented and innovative outreach programme and its efforts to explain its work to the people concerned in Sierra Leone and beyond, the Court has almost become a household word, of which even schoolchildren have heard. This has greatly bolstered the acceptance of this body and its role in and for Sierra Leone.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“It is a clear indication of the determination of the Court to base its financial and administrative planning on the completion strategy. It sends a political message to the international community that the Court is indeed on track and has taken all necessary measures to achieve its goals within the established time frame. It makes equally clear, however, that for the Court to complete its work, ongoing support from Member States for the remaining years is needed. I should like to recall in this context that since the start of proceedings in 2002 European Union member States alone have provided more than 56 per cent of the Court's entire expenditures. In addition, several of the Court's projects were funded by the European Community. The European Union will not fail to continue its support of the Court's work.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“It has, for example, instituted landmark proceedings to investigate the use of child soldiers and forced marriage. It has also taken important decisions on criminal procedure. In addition, the Court has developed a whole body of rules and regulations on how to get the institution as such up and running. All of this deserves very careful study and analysis as we consider the further development of international criminal law. We call on the Court and all concerned to make every effort to preserve and render accessible this wealth of practical and legal experience. The European Union has also noted with satisfaction that the new budget submitted by the Court covers the entire completion period, from 2007 to 2009.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“The European Union is strongly supportive of the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, which is making an invaluable contribution to the restoration of peace and stability in Sierra Leone. Through the Court's work those most responsible for serious crimes during Sierra Leone's brutal civil war are being held accountable for their deeds. In this respect, the EU has noted with satisfaction that the most prominent case on the agenda of the Court - the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor - has commenced this very week in The Hague. Other cases are well under way in Freetown, and on the whole it seems that the goals of the completion strategy can be met. The Court has also contributed significantly to the development of international criminal law.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“I have the honour today to take the floor on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Montenegro and Serbia, and the European Free Trade Association countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. At the outset, I would like to thank President King and the Prosecutor, Mr. Rapp, for their presentations of the work of the Special Court - of its achievements and of the challenges that still lie ahead.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Today's debate is an opportunity to look ahead, beyond the second implementation phase of resolution 1540 (2004), which ends in April 2008. Developing a step-by-step approach consisting of concrete measures that will lead to its fully fledged implementation might be a promising prospect. Here, the 1540 Committee will have a coordinating role. To conclude, I would like to thank the Chairmen of the three committees for their dedicated work. We believe that presenting their work in an open debate at the Security Council can only strengthen the transparency and legitimacy of the Security Council's efforts in the field of counter-terrorism and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The EU will continue to support the implementation of the resolutions concerned.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“In 2006, the EU and member States held a number of seminars providing export control training and assistance to States in need of technical knowledge. In addition, cooperation and assistance programmes under the 2005 pilot project programme of the European Commission were advanced in several countries. Finally, the EU co-sponsored and, together with the Office for Disarmament Affairs, co-financed three regional seminars through a joint action of all EU member States to support regional implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). In giving assistance to the implementation of the resolution in third countries, the EU will continue to cooperate and coordinate closely with the 1540 Committee and the Governments involved.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The EU remains determined to lend full support to the 1540 Committee in its endeavour to implement resolution 1540 (2004). That includes the provision of assistance to States in preparing and submitting national reports. Let me mention at this point the EU's own strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, which is one of the pillars of the EU's non-proliferation policy and which contributes to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). It includes, among other things, a programme of assistance to States in need of technical knowledge in the field of export control, thus reinforcing the efforts by the 1540 Committee. I would also like to draw attention to some specific measures undertaken lately by the European Union in this context.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee will have to review the mandate in the second half of this year. The EU strongly supports the work of the CTC and the CTED to promote and monitor the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). Those resolutions set ambitious standards with regard to international cooperation and the issue of incitement to terrorism. However, implementing them is and will remain, first and foremost, an obligation of United Nations Member States. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery is a growing threat to international peace and security. In that context, the European Union fully acknowledges the relevance of resolution 1540 (2004) as an important international instrument to deal with that threat in an integrated and comprehensive manner.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The CTED's programme also includes deadlines for the performance of specific activities. In that regard, the EU recalls the substantive review of the work of the CTED undertaken by the Council at the end of 2006. We are pleased to learn that the recommendations contained in that review are now being followed up. We have also noted that the CTED recently conducted a number of successful country visits and that it is developing a more tailored approach to dialogue with the countries concerned. On this occasion, the European Union would like to commend Assistant Secretary-General Javier Ruperez, Executive Director of the CTED, for his valuable efforts in leading the setting up of the CTED and its work until June 2007. The EU also notes that the CTED's current mandate will expire at the end of 2007.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Let me add that the credibility and effectiveness of United Nations sanctions regimes might also benefit from greater harmonization of various procedures in place. In that regard, the EU would draw attention to the recommendations developed by the Security Council's Informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions. A one-day seminar held on 30 April and sponsored by Greece highlighted those aspects. The European Union welcomes the recently published work programmes of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) (see S/2007/254, annex). They focus on monitoring and promoting the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), as well as facilitating technical assistance to States and maintaining a constructive dialogue with them.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Thus, sanctions regimes could be harmonized with respect to the need to ensure that all individual requests actually reach the Committee and are thoroughly considered by its members. We would like to point out that Member States may also declare that they will refer all delisting requests from their respective countries to the focal point. The EU has always emphasized the need to strengthen the fairness and clarity of procedures regarding targeted sanctions in order to enhance their effectiveness. Several EU member States have contributed to that process. We note that tangible progress has been achieved over the past months, in particular in the 1267 Committee. The EU will observe the implementation of the new guidelines and procedures. In the light of that experience, other challenges may be identified.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The EU welcomes measures taken by the Committee to improve the listing, notification and delisting of individuals and entities, to keep the consolidated list updated and to enhance public outreach. Let me name just a few improvements. The revised guidelines foresee the possibility of reviewing on an annual basis all listings more than 4 years old. Requests for listing have to be presented in a new format ensuring clarity and consistency. The notification of listed individuals and entities has been speeded up. Individual requests for delisting may now also be presented via the focal point established at the Secretariat in March 2007. The 1267 Committee has been the first of the sanctions committees to include this new procedure into its guidelines. The EU hopes that all the Committees will follow that example as soon as possible.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Terrorism can never be justified, irrespective of its alleged motivations, objectives, forms or manifestations. At the same time, we underline that respect for international law, international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law is an essential element of effective and legitimate action to counter terrorism. Our action must be firmly based on due process and the rule of law. We commend the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) for the considerable progress made with regard to improving the effectiveness of the Al-Qaida/Taliban sanctions regime over the past few months. In doing so, the Committee was effectively supported by the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The 13 United Nations conventions and protocols against terrorism, together with Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), as well as other relevant resolutions, provide the legal framework for multilateral action. The EU continues to be committed to reaching an agreement on a comprehensive convention on international terrorism as soon as possible. In September 2006, the General Assembly and the States Members of the United Nations demonstrated their unity and resolve in combating terrorism by adopting the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (General Assembly resolution 60/288) by consensus. We believe that that was an encouraging step towards unified United Nations action. The EU unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism as criminal.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“I have the honour to speak today on behalf of the European Union (EU). Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Serbia, Iceland and Norway, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this declaration. The EU welcomes this debate on the work of the three Security Council committees dealing with various aspects of counter-terrorism. We thank the Chairmen of the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for their informative briefings on the ongoing work. Terrorism is a global threat that requires a global and comprehensive response. In that regard, the United Nations has a unique role to play.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“As this was the last opportunity for the High Representative and EU Special Representative to brief the Council, allow me to conclude by thanking Mr. Schwarz-Schilling on behalf of the European Union, but also in my national capacity, for his hard work and efforts in bringing Bosnia and Herzegovina closer to European structures. During his mandate, Bosnia and Herzegovina has indeed made considerable progress. I ask him to accept our gratitude for his part in that important project and best wishes for the future.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“The decision was based on an assessment of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region on the basis of the analysis presented by the High Representative. The aim is now to close the Office by 30 June 2008. The Steering Board agreed to review the situation at its meetings to be held in October 2007 and February 2008. Transition remains the goal; the policy of ownership remains the guiding principle. Extending the mandate of the Office of the High Representative is intended to ensure that the transition is completed in the shortest possible time. The European Union will continue to help Bosnia and Herzegovina make the final steps from peace implementation to European integration.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“Progress towards the European Union, however, depends to a large extent on Bosnia and Herzegovina and its own efforts. I should also like to say a word on constitutional reform. Although it is not a precondition for concluding the Stabilization and Association Agreement, constitutional reform is essential for the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Functional and sustainable State structures are necessary to be better prepared for EU integration. Bosnian ownership in that process is indispensable. We are also grateful for the contribution of the High Representative and EU Special Representative in helping to bring this important issue forward. In February, the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council decided against confirming closure of the Office of the High Representative in 2007.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“To that end, the political leadership in Bosnia and Herzegovina must assume its responsibility in a clear, immediate and determined way and must overcome the current lack of progress. However, the deterioration of the political climate in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the return of nationalistic rhetoric are causes for concern. Let me remind members that Bosnia and Herzegovina has a clear European perspective. The endorsement of the Stabilization and Association Agreement and the initialling of the visa facilitation and readmission agreements are clear indications that all 27 member States remain committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina's European future. Moreover, the European Commission is continuing to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“On 3 May 2007, the EU member States approved the text of the Stabilization and Association Agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The conclusion of that agreement could bring Bosnia and Herzegovina a step closer to the EU. However, the conclusion of an agreement depends on progress in four key areas: building up the country's public administration, implementing police reform, implementing public broadcasting legislation, and full cooperation with the ICTY. Unfortunately, progress in those areas is still lacking. We therefore call upon all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to work together constructively to overcome the remaining obstacles as soon as possible.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“On 30 April, the United Kingdom presidency of the Security Council issued a letter to Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are grateful that that brought this long-standing issue to a resolution. Both Mr. Schwarz-Schilling and his predecessor have been strongly engaged on this matter. The Office of the High Representative and EU Special Representative contributed to this particular solution through close cooperation with members of the Security Council and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Cooperation was also close with the Council of Europe and with the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Implementation of this solution will require a continued engagement on the part of the Office of the High Representative and EU Special Representative and the EU Police Mission.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“We would also like warmly to welcome the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Nikola Spirie. Since the last time Mr. Schwarz-Schilling briefed the Council, Bosnia and Herzegovina has seen positive developments in some areas. In others, progress has been scarce. The October 2006 elections have led to the formation of a new Government. The European Union welcomed the formation of a new Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina in February. In November 2006, Bosnia and Herzegovina was invited to join NATO's Partnership for Peace Programme. In May 2007, the city of Sarajevo was selected as the seat for the new Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat. There was also progress on the issue of police certification.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“I have the pleasure of speaking on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Montenegro and Serbia, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. As this is the first time that I am taking the floor under your presidency of the Security Council, please allow me, Sir, to congratulate you on the assumption of your duties. Let me start by thanking the High Representative and European Union (EU) Special Representative Mr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling for his briefing on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“We are therefore working towards a joint EU-African strategy, based on the principles of ownership and mutual accountability, to be adopted by the EU-Africa Summit at Lisbon in December. At the same time, the partnership between the EU and AU Commissions is steadily developing. Madam President, I would like to thank you for having convened this constructive debate. The European Union is ready to continue to provide its expertise and resources to peace and stability in Africa as a partner of both the United Nations and the AU. Thus we welcome the presidential statement to be adopted today, and we look forward to the report by the Secretary-General.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“This increasing cooperation also requires appropriate mechanisms for dialogue and exchange. We will continue to work with the United Nations Secretariat in this regard. Thirdly, we are greatly interested in strengthening the peacebuilding perspective of cooperation among the EU, the United Nations and the AU. Security and development go hand in hand. Good governance, the rule of law and protection of human rights are elements vital to both conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The European Development Fund will continue to support the needs of its African partners in that respect. The European Union aims to reinforce the political dialogue with the African Union and subregional organizations.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In the framework of the European Security and Defence Policy, the EU has twice supported the United Nations peacekeeping mission in critical phases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2003 we deployed Operation Artemis in Bunia to prevent a humanitarian disaster, and in 2006 the European Union-led force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo assisted the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the electoral process. That military support has been complemented, since 2005, by two long-term civilian missions to support security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We are now drawing lessons from the EUFOR operation, which will be important for further developing our relationship with the United Nations in the field of crisis management.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“A new â‚¬20 million programme focussing on the African standby force and capacities at the subregional level is now in the pipeline. The capacities of African subregional organizations in conflict prevention are further supported through substantial regional programmes financed by the European Development Fund. Tripartite capacity programmes involving the United Nations are being considered, notably in West Africa, involving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). There is a clear need for sustained and predictable funding for African peacekeeping operations. The EU wishes to point out that while it will consider its role in this endeavour, other donors will also have to contribute significantly in order to ensure an adequate financial basis.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We aim to enhance Africa's peacekeeping capacity, and we warmly welcome similar efforts by the United Nations. The European Development Fund's African Peace Facility remains the main EU source of funding for that support. Based on the principle of African ownership, the Peace Facility has so far supported African peacekeeping in Darfur, the Central African Republic and the Comoros, with â‚¬266 million overall. A total of â‚¬15 million has now been earmarked for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The Peace Facility also addresses AU needs in institutional capacity-building. To date, support has been provided for a long-term needs assessment of the AU and subregional organizations, the strengthening of the Peace and Security Department of the AU, and the establishment of an African standby force.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We regret the negative response by the Sudanese Government to the implementation of the United Nations heavy support package for the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) and the deployment of the hybrid operation as agreed upon last year by the United Nations, the African Union and the Sudanese Government itself. The EU calls upon the Sudanese Government to stand by its commitments and to fully cooperate with the United Nations and the AU in establishing an effective peacekeeping presence in Darfur. The EU and its member States committed approximately â‚¬400 million for AMIS in Darfur, and we are prepared to provide additional means to uphold the vital presence of AMIS under challenging circumstances. Secondly, the European Union supports the AU's African Peace and Security Architecture through a wide range of measures.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Our special representatives for the Sudan, the African Great Lakes region and the Mano River Union are instrumental in that endeavour. The Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region, for example, has worked closely with the United Nations and the African Union for 11 years to support lasting peace in the region. He also played a key role in the successful transition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the Sudan, the Special Representative is supporting the parties in their efforts to achieve a political settlement of the conflict in Darfur, to facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and to promote South-South dialogue. In that context, let me say a few words about Darfur. The European Union is deeply concerned about the current security and humanitarian situation.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We also strive to achieve sustainable peace and stability in post-conflict situations, such as those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone and Burundi. At the same time, the EU supports Africa's efforts to strengthen its own capacities in crisis management and post-conflict stabilization. Let me outline three areas of partnership between the African Union (AU), the United Nations and the EU in which our policies and complementary capacities contribute to peace and security in Africa. First of all, the European Union is deeply engaged in political efforts to achieve peace and security in Africa. We are playing an active role in efforts to prevent conflicts, settle disputes and consolidate peace and stability.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Serbia, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. The European Union has a profound interest in a peaceful, prosperous and democratic Africa. A strong partnership between the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union can contribute significantly to achieving that common aim. Our three organizations are working together closely as facilitators to peace processes and as peacekeepers on the ground.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We hope that the media law will be adopted on this basis. In the spirit of European Union-Afghan partnership, the European Union stands by Afghanistan. The European Union will continue to work together with the Government of Afghanistan to stabilize and rebuild the country by addressing issues of both security and development. We wish the United Nations, and particularly the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), success in their efforts. The European Union will continue to support their mission. Croatia, Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Moldova and Ukraine have aligned themselves with this European Union statement.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“In this context, the European Union recalls that the Action Plan on Peace, Justice and Reconciliation is part of the Afghanistan Compact and underlines the need to ensure its full implementation. Freedom of speech and free media have been among the most impressive achievements of recent years in Afghanistan and continue to be key elements of democratization. However, the European Union has noted with some concern that recent amendments to the draft media law under discussion in Parliament appear to enhance Government control of the media, including potential for direct interference with personnel decisions and content transmitted by Radio Television Afghanistan. In our view, the draft media law first enacted by a presidential decree in 2005 provided a sound basis for the protection of free and independent media regulation mechanisms.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“This justice programme aims to professionalize the judicial and public prosecution service, for instance, through reforms to pay, grading and recruitment, as well as the establishment of a code of ethics. The programme could also assist in the development of a new national legal aid system and thus improve citizen access to justice. This work is being designed to dovetail with the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) mission. The European Union notes the adoption by Parliament on 10 March 2007 of the Charter on National Reconciliation, which has now been signed by the President, and the concerns expressed about the possible impact of some of its provisions.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The European Union intends to fund a regional project against chemical precursor diversion under the European Union's new Stability Instrument. In February 2007, the European Council decided to set up a European Security and Defence Policy Mission to Afghanistan in the field of policing, with linkages to the wider rule of law. That mission will work towards an Afghan police force of local ownership that respects human rights and operates throughout the country, within the framework of the rule of law. Particular attention will be paid to ensuring complementarity and mutual reinforcement with the European Union's actions, especially its engagement in reform of the justice sector as well as with international partners active in the fields of security sector reform.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The European Union recognizes the significant and detrimental impact the production and trafficking in drugs has on the stability and security of Afghanistan, the surrounding region and the European Union member States themselves. Most recently, the European Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government of Afghanistan, which has primary ownership of the process, in its efforts to tackle drugs through the National Drug Control Strategy, including anti-corruption efforts. We have also reaffirmed our support for the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to promote and extend the rule of law through development of the police, courts, prisons and the wider justice system. We recognize the important role of counter-narcotics as part of this.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The Afghanistan Compact and the Joint EU-Afghanistan Political Declaration of 16 November 2005, remain a comprehensive framework for European Union engagement with Afghanistan. To cite but one figure: in the 2002-2006 period, the European Union, as the second-largest donor, collectively contributed â‚¬3.7 billion in aid to Afghanistan, apart from large contributions to the International Security Assistance Force and NATO made by European Union members. The European Union remains concerned about the still-thriving narcotics industry. The most recent survey by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime suggests that opium cultivation in 2007 may not be lower than the record harvest in 2006. Trends apparently vary among provinces. The results show clear correlations between insurgency and illicit drug- related activities.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source